Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root or base word.

Back

Prefixes modify the meaning of the base word.

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Suffixes are added to the end of a root or base word.

Back

Suffixes modify the function of the base word.

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Base words can stand alone, but Greek and Latin roots need a prefix or suffix.

Back

Base words are independent, while roots often require modification.

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The prefix "in" means not.

Back

It negates the meaning of the base word.

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The suffix "able" means capable or able to be.

Back

It indicates the potential of the base word.

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Indescribable means not capable of being described.

Back

It combines the prefix "in" with the root "describable."

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The prefix "un" means not.

Back

It negates the meaning of the base word.

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The suffix "ful" means full of.

Back

It indicates abundance related to the base word.

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Ungraceful means

Back

not full of grace.

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The prefix "re" means again.

Back

It indicates repetition of the action.